UK SBS RE17318 Cage Washer Invitation to Quote

Type of document: Contract award
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: UK SBS RE17318 Cage Washer Invitation to Quote
2. Awarding Authority:
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Concept House
Cardiff Road
Newport
Wales
NP10 8QQ
Contact:
Email: pippa.craven@uksbs.co.uk
Phone:
URL: www.uksbs.co.uk
3. Contract Type: Products
4. Description: The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 20th November 2017 at 14:00

Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation “to apply directly to the buyer” as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control .

All tender information must be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal.

Item Description: Cage Washer for Quarantine – Supply and Installation

Key Features & Capabilities

Essential Requirements:

Size and Capacity
• The equipment shall have the maximum dimensions of 1920mmx1500mmx2200mm (WxDxH)
• Single side or end access
• Glass viewing panel for full load inspection
• Capacity to wash minimum of 20 Tecniplast/Allentown IVC cages per cycle. Largest current cage size used 200mmx360mmx13mm (WxDxH)
• Racking supplied to wash animals drinking water bottle crates – current crates used are 280mmx570mmx140mm (WxDxH)
• Wash current Isolator racks – largest rack size once dismantled 470mmx1000mm(WxD)
• Price to include full installation and attaching to current supplies and services

Removal of current cage washer

• Current cage washer to be removed in working/serviceable condition and handed over to the client
• To ensure minimal disruption to the unit there must be no more than 7 days downtime from the start of work until completion; this includes removal of existing equipment and installation. This does not include commissioning of the new equipment

Washer system requirements and accessories

• Fully compatible with existing services – steam supply and water etc. (current machine requires 60kg/hr steam. At the moment there is a �” steam and condense return. Steam adjustable up to 5 � bar. Current water connections are �” at 2-3 bar and 60 degrees C and maximum hardness of 15 Fr)
• Fully compatible with current exhaust system (exhaust is direct to the building extract system)
• Easy access to all mechanical parts to ensure ease of servicing and repairs i.e. does not require removal of pipes or major valves
• Dosing pump for disinfectant

The full detailed specification can be found in the attached RE17318 – Cage Washer ITQ Invitation to Quote

How to Apply
As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement.
To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice.
If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk.
Your email must clearly state:
• the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for;
• the name of the registered Bidder;
• the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email.
5. CPV Codes:
38000000 – Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
03140000 – Animal products and related products
6. NUTS Codes: UKL21
7. Main Site or Location of Works, Main Place of Delivery or Main Place of Performance: South East
8. Reference Attributed by the Awarding Authority:
RE17318

Award Details:

Supplier’s Name:
Tecniplast UK Ltd.
Supplier’s Address:
BCM Box 3058
London
WC1N 3XX
Value of Contract(£):
£41,996
Awarded Date:
06/12/2017
Contract Start Date:
07/12/2017
Contract End Date:
16/03/2020

Other Information:
Additional Text
DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER

All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts)

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